Student Visas, as the name suggests are visas issued to applicants whose primary purpose of visit to the country is the pursuit of education. Needless to say, while getting admission in the university is extremely important, these legal documents stand in the way of all your pursuits.
Before you even submit your application, you must first gather the required documents.
The documents you must submit are proof of your identity, character & other documents..
You will be notified of the outcome of your visa application.
Studying abroad requires meticulous planning to say the least. Students are always advised to plan their admission/application process and working backwards. Students are required to appear for English eligibility tests as per the university policy and also have required documents in place for the smooth processing of their application. Hence, students are always advised to apply 3-4 months in advance to avoid any last-minute rush. Candidates seeking financial aid, scholarships and education loans should add another couple of extra months to the process as these applications take more time.
The most important thing about your student visa application is that you get it done well in advance of when you plan to leave your home country. In some cases the process can take up to six months, or even longer for visa applications with missing information, so it’s advisable to start as soon as you gain acceptance onto a study abroad program.
The tuition fees vary from program to program, and from university to university. The cost is also affected by the country that you select. The cost of living in that country, the visa fees that you will need to pay and other expenses during your course will determine your total cost if you want to study overseas.
USA Study Visa Process: Student visa requires you to carry a lot more documents than you would for a tourist visa, by comparison. You need the mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records. Make sure you refer to this checklist before going to the consulate for the visa interview.
>> A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay.
>> A printed copy of DS-160, the online application form
Interview appointment letter (original and copy)
>> Form I-20 sent by the college (where you are going to study)
>> Visa fees payment confirmation receipt
>> Bank statement for at least three years showing that you have enough assets to pay for the first year (could be of parent or guardian)
>> Original mark sheets/provisional certificates
The tuition fees vary from program to program, and from university to university. The cost is also affected by the country that you select. The cost of living in that country, the visa fees that you will need to pay and other expenses during your course will determine your total cost if you want to study overseas.
If you are thinking of working part-time during your course to meet your expenses, ensure you are aware of the rules regarding this in your selected university.
Carefully consider the immigration options of the country that the university that you are considering is in. This is more important when you intend to stay back in the country after the completion of your course.
While a good entrance test is an important consideration for getting a scholarship, a good score will not get you a scholarship automatically.
Scour the website of your selected university to find out if they offer any scholarships. You can also find out about external scholarships such as those offered by the government. Do some research on the scholarship offered by the government in your home country as well as those offered by the government in the country you have selected. Search for funding options offered by external organizations related to your field of study.
Vishwas International Study Abroad is engaged in overseas education in India with an aim to enable Students to get quality education and add a competitive edge to their credentials